Appendix E: Battery Replacement - Meade DS-2000 Series AutoStar-LNT-SmartFinder Instruction Manual

Update
port
Alignment
screw
Fig. 33: The LNT Module, with one of
the alignment screws and Atomic
Time Update port visible.
Alignment
Top
Atomic Time
screw
Update Port
Side
Alignment
Spring
screw hole
Fig. 34: Interior side view of LNT
Module.
Alignment
Top
screw hole
Cover
Battery
Side
Spring
Alignment
screw hole
Fig. 35 Interior top view of
SmartFinder unit.
APPENDIX E
Changing the LNT Battery
The LNT Module uses a lithium coin CR2023 battery that will last about 5 years and
is installed with the original LNT Module assembly. After you replace the battery, you
will need to recalibrate the telescope's sensors and reset the time and date. You will
need a new battery. Also, you may use Meade's optional Atomic Time Update
Module, although this is not necessary.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the top alignment screw cap/long bolt from the LNT Module. See Fig.
33.
2. Remove the side alignment screw cap/long bolt from the LNT Module. Take
note that there are two springs inside the LNT. One spring sits between the top
and bottom of the unit. The second spring is on the side of the unit that rests
between the bottom and the top sections. One long bolt passes through the top
spring and the other long bolt passes through the side spring. Set the springs
aside as you will need to replace it later in this assembly . See Fig. 33 and 34.
Important Note: Note there is some wiring inside the LNT Module. Be careful
not to pull on the wiring. If it is necessary to move the wiring aside, do so
carefully.
3. Carefully lift the top section of the unit from the bottom section. Do not remove
the bottom section or disassemble the rest of the unit.
4. Remove the old battery. Note the spring.
5. Insert the new (user-supplied) battery. Take care to orient the battery so that the
side with the battery markings is facing the top.
6. Replace the top spring in place and the LNT Module cover.
7. Replace the top bolt and tighten the cap to a firm feel.
8. Hold the side spring in place with your fingers and slide the spring between
between the top and bottom sections. The spring should line up with the
mounting holes for the side long bolt. Slide the long bolt through the side hole,
then through the spring and finally through the bottom of the LNT Module and
tighten to a firm feel.
9. Next, follow the instructions included with the Atomic Time Update Module
optional accessory to reset the clock.
OR
Enter the date and time manually using the Date and Time options in the Setup
menu.
Note: You may find it useful to recalibrate the LNT Module sensors after chang-
ing the battery.. You will find the Calibrate Sensors in the Setup: Telescope
menu.
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or
near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
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